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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Securing Health Data
Health care security professionals secure and protect health information through an interdisciplinary combination of medical compliance and interoperability, as well as through security and privacy concepts, methods, and tools. The health care industry relies on technology and its connection to the internet. Disrupted systems–whether intentionally or accidentally–can jeopardize patient safety, privacy, and health outcomes and lead to a rise in health care costs. Protecting patient data, stored or in transit, is critical. With an on-campus and online certificate in Security and Privacy in Healthcare you are what tomorrow needs.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to enhance their skill set and can be a foundation to continue toward a graduate degree. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop a concentration that gives them an edge in their career path.
What You Need to Know
With a graduate certificate in Security and Privacy in Healthcare, students will gain the skills to secure and protect health information, comply with state and federal health care data regulations, ensure interoperability in the exchange of health care data, and ensure health care systems are capable of successfully adopting new technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.
Admissions
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this certificate program. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Online Option
Accredited Courses, Convenience
Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around your busy schedule wherever you are. Upgrade or change your career path.
Prospective students can earn graduate certificate in Security and Privacy in Healthcare fully online.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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